Another DC Prototype

[bergerud]

I have done very little carving or testing lately. I did finish the toy box. Waiting for granddaughters to paint the Peter Rabbit carvings on it. Will post when done.

[ktjwilliams]

So Dan you been slacking !!! Hmmmm,,, 3 demerits for that ...

[55president]

Getting ready to start a new body of work and want to get a handle on all of the dust that my machine generates, I do have 2 dust collectors but they do not really do the job.... Looking for a better solution.....

FXP

[unitedcases]

Getting ready to start a new body of work and want to get a handle on all of the dust that my machine generates, I do have 2 dust collectors but they do not really do the job.... Looking for a better solution.....

FXP

What kind of dust collector are you using? I have a 2hp grizzly and did the upgrade thru Penn state for the pleated filter and a world of difference. I run 3 machines at one time now with no problem. Ringneck blues dc inserts on all of them.

[55president]

I made my own and it's not much different than the ringneck I bought. when you say you did a upgrade to your grizzley, i'm not sure waht you mean. I'm not familiar with the grizzley.

[Digitalwoodshop]

The Bag filters on some collectors can be replaced with a paper filter and yes, a big difference....

http://www.pennstateind.com/store/filtration.html

[unitedcases]

AL nailed it. Sorry I didn't get back in time.

[CNC Carver]

Dan any updates on this prototype?

[bergerud]

Sorry but I have not gotten back to it. I will someday!! I was not happy with the shoe addition. Even though it worked well, I wanted the system to be easily removable and now the shoe is bolted on.

[dehrlich]

Just thought I would throw this out there. Years ago I picked up one of those remote control on/off relays that are made for Christmas lights. I thought huh, I wonder if this would work on my dust collector. I tried it and indeed it works. I have been using the same one for a couple years now, still works fine. Plenty of power flow and the remote works from a good distance away, can turn on or off from inside my house. I'm sure the electricians among us will say it's a bad idea, but I haven't had a problem. And for the price compared to controllers made for the purpose, it's worth it.